Pappas, 32, of Manchester, said before the election that growing the economy and creating jobs is the biggest challenge facing the state.

“I’m running to bring common sense and responsibility back to state government,” he said. “The current Executive Council has pushed an ideological agenda that is at odds with New Hampshire values. I’ll be a voice for our communities and fight to make our state a more dynamic place to live and work.”

Pappas, a graduate of Harvard University, is a co-owner of Puritan Backroom restaurant in Manchester. Pappas is the current treasurer of the Manchester Historic Association.

Burns, 34, of Bedford, is the current Hillsborough County treasurer and business owner of Burns Automation. He is actively involved with New Hampshire Young Republicans, and has served as their committeeman since 2008. In 2010, Burns received the Gipper Award from Congressman Paul Ryan.